Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Property class: 5 and above
Beachfront resort in Dana Point with golf course and spa

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Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga, and volleyball. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the beach bar. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 5 bars/lounges, a golf course, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
$870 nightly
The current price is $964 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20

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A view of a golf course with a building in the foreground.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall with a distressed finish.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed

  • 935 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View Terrace (Fireside)

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside)

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View Terrace (Fireside)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern dining area with a round table, white chairs, and a decorative ceiling light.

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Garden view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall with a distressed finish.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a dining area, a large painting, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Resort view
  • 1400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View

  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Bay view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel courtyard with a pool, palm trees, and a building with balconies.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Resort View

  • Resort view
  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 3100 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside), Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a small side table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Fireside), Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • 970 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 970 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Mobility & Hearing Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Mobility & Hearing, Tub)

  • Resort view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a television mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Garden view
  • 730 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

  • Garden view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

A hotel room with a bed, a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View Terrace (Fireside)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 535 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629

What's nearby

  • Monarch Beach Golf Links - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Salt Creek Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 10 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 37 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 60 min drive
  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 15 min drive
  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • San Clemente Pier Station - 22 min drive
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Young’s Beach Shack - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bottega Angelina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Project Social - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lua Asian Fusion Eatery - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

  • Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Dana Point Harbor, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga, and volleyball. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the beach bar. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 5 bars/lounges, a golf course, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 400 units

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Children's club*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 35 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 75 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a private beach with easy access and stunning views. (9 reviews)
  • The pool area offered a great view and was a lovely spot for relaxation. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

A favorite destination of our which we have been visiting for years. I love the location and the amenities! The hotel could use a renovation-the public spaces are looking tired but you simply can’t beat having access to the beach club! Dinner at sunset is magic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! Comfortable rooms and great staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely incredible stay with our 1 year old. From the check in with Alex to the pool attendees and wait staff, it was incredible service and gorgeous resort. We ate at Bourbon Steak and Aveo the food was nothing less than exceptional. The beach club is one of a kind- Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely Exceptional. The staff is top notch. Room was superb...extra spacious room and beds, plus a large terrace. Already planning our next trip :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful property and great customer service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great peaceful stay for my birthday weekend and enjoyed the beautiful views at the resorts golf course.
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8/10 Very good

The property location is great
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay and impeccable service from the entire staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful and amazing I can't wait to go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Comfortable, clean and beautiful
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10/10 Exceptional

The access to private beach restaurant. The service was exceptional from beach umbrella set up to restraunt service. The view from balcony overlooking pool and vista of shoreline was fantastic
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Property!

Incredible weekend getaway. We enjoyed every second we stayed here. Great room, restaurant choices and wonderful property to stroll. We traveled w/our little dog who enjoyed the property, too! :-) We’re already planning another visit very soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

Perched atop a seaside bluff in the upscale Monarch Beach neighborhood of Dana Point, this resort offers sweeping Pacific Ocean views and a private beach club accessed via a charming tram ride—serving as a blissful gateway to California coastal luxury.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay in So Cal

View was gorgeous. Every thing was clean and up to date. Bed was very comfortable. Internet worked great. Staff very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

My favorites are the little botanical garden, walk to the beach, decor inside the hotel, staff is above and beyond friendly. I love Waldorf!
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10/10 Exceptional

Mini vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation with our sons and their families! It was fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Property is five star level and location is great with easy access to the beaches around the area. Gym and pool are also great.
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10/10 Exceptional

The customer service was excellent, Russell at reception went above and beyond my expectations. Bourbon Steakhouse was delicious and a treat for the entire family.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Close to many things or you can stay on the property and have everything you want. Fast and friendly staff provide anything you may need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property & amenities. Great dining. Wonderful staff. Easy access to private beach. Beautiful views. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Family wedding

It was as expected for a 5 star hotel! Friendly responsive staff. Beautiful surroundings inside & out!
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8/10 Very good

Not worth the price but definitely clean and unique property with excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Although the hotel fees and valet fees are something to keep in mind. Dinning at the hotel can be very expensive although food is delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning property. Great customer service. Attentive staff. The view from the pool is simply phenomenal. The beach club is the icing on the cake.